SPRING HERALD
Now we are in business. Look at that – the first flower to show its head above the parapet and the bringer of joy to the dark months. Still a little shy, with its eyes always looking coyly to the ground, but such a magnificent plant, especially with the dark leaves as contrast.
Galanthus elwesii
Everybody loves a snowdrop. Best planted ‘in the green’, which means it’s dug up and divided just after flowering. Buy from reputable suppliers only. HxS 20cm x 5cm
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’
A black evergreen, good for edging paths or for containers. Divide in spring when its new growth has begun. HxS 20cm x 30cm